07 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1955
Page
1
Cheyenne County faces a long road to full soil conservation says Phil McMullen head conservationist. In 1955 52 new agreements covered 30 078 acres with total agreements at 204 429 acres.
Ralph Thompson was elected president of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce for 1956. The meeting at the country club drew a small crowd but many prominent business leaders praised past work and pledged continued effort. Other officers include C. B. Hess and Ralph Welch with a board of directors for one and two year terms.
Cliff Wolf a 15 year postal veteran is named supervisor of mails at the Sidney Post Office. The appointment takes effect this month and he will oversee the work room floor schedules and mail delivery. Acting Postmaster Weldon Stewart calls the new setup a big help. No clerk replacement is planned for now. extra manpower is being requested.
Maddox Motor company introduces a Pennsylvania oil line and a Car service guarantee. Wolf's Head oil is highlighted as a favored eastern supply. The guarantee covers repairs to lubricated parts for 35 000 miles.
Oil and gas drilling records in 11 Rocky Mountain high plains states are set to be smashed in 1955. Through November 4,184 wells were completed just shy of 1954’s annual record. total 1955 completions may reach about 4,700 as private Petroleum Information projects a strong year despite more dry wells. Colorado leads with 1,344 completions including 372 oil and 70 gas wells. New Mexico shows top success rate near 90 percent.
Mrs. Julia Webster, 31, of Sidney was fined $25 and costs in Sidney Police Court for reckless driving after a December 1 Safe Driving Day two car collision at 13th Ave and Forrest St. The other operator was Keith Dykman, 19, of Sidney.
A Cheyenne County District Court jury is scheduled to hear a civil case at 9 30 a m Friday as officials confirm the docket for the session.
Local King's Daughters philanthropic drive shows a $423 balance this morning with a total of $130 in contributions reported since the last update. Donors include Thimble Club, Doran family, Vaughn, Egging, PEO Chapter FA, Knicelys, Wells, Uptgrove, Osborn, Jorgenson, American Bank, American Securities Corp, Elks Fund, Grove No. 94 Sunol, and others.
The Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop at Cheyenne County Memorial Hospital opens after delays. It will be open daily except holidays from 1 30 to 4 30 p m and 6 45 to 8 00 p m with volunteers staffing. Mrs Gunhardt Olsen is on duty this afternoon and Mrs Russell Dedrick tonight. About 35 Auxiliary members have volunteered. more help is needed, especially for evenings, with donations invited from organizations and handiworks on display from the Goal Gainers Extension Club and the Kings Daughters.
The Telegraph prints a seven part Bible series by Dr J Carter Swaim on the birth of Christ and its impact on those involved. The first installment appears today with the innkeeper, shepherds, wise men, Herod, Mary, Joseph and Jesus dramatized in text and illustration.
A new business in Sidney, Star Dust Hobby & Specialties at 1034 Illinois, debuts with a grand opening Friday and Saturday. Walter Belz, ex-manager of Cheyenne County Lumber, remodeled the former cafe near the former Safeway. Free coffee and donuts will be offered on both days, with door prizes drawing Saturday evening.
The Sidney School Board approved a policy banning non school events in the junior high gym after tomorrow except for church functions. They cited risk of damage and lack of crowd control. The board also approved boiler and liability insurance and received two commendations from university and York officials. Next meeting set for Jan 9.
Dr. Lloyd O Halloran was appointed to the Cheyenne County Sanity Commission by District Judge I J Nisley yesterday.
Manny Kreader of Dalton appears set for a second term as president of the Nebraska Wheatgrowers Association at the second annual meeting in McCook. Carl Bruns of Chappell and George Gerdes of Alliance were eyed for top offices as delegates debated farm program plans and subsidy concepts amid talks on wheat grading and foreign markets. An auxiliary was formed with Mrs. Moreland of Imperial as president and Mrs. Mort of Venango as vice president.
Daniel J. Garcia DSC will open a chiropody practice in the former Taylor Hospital. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Garcia is a former resident of Scottsbluff.
Kay Walsh of Dalton elected president of the Rural Youth in Cheyenne County taking over January first. Other new officers include Myron Flessner vice president Linda Zalesky secretary Leonard Benzel treasurer and Rosemary Ruttner news reporter. Fifty members and guests attended the meeting and social hour with a Christmas program planned for December 22 at the Country Club followed by a dinner and installation of officers. Tickets cost 1.75 and sales are organized by Helfrich Kokes Cochran Zalesky Sdmple and the extension office with reservations due December 20.
Sidney patrons weighed in on a national audience poll naming Jennifer Jones for Many Splendored Thing and James Dean for East of Eden as top film stars. Locals favored Peggy Lee and Tab Hunter for best actor, while the best picture vote went to A Man Called Peter. Fourteen million nationwide fans participated.
Sidney community TV Co. adds extra workers to meet a Christmas installation goal. About 350 sets have been hooked as 15 working days remain to install at least as many more. Applications for service rise as demand grows with Christmas, and dealers report 21 inch sets are in higher demand.
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